GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

ABSTRACT

Information Technology –- 4G Expansion – Deploying Small Cells – Fixation of charges in

Gram Panchayats & Urban Local Bodies of the State – Orders - Issued.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

(Communications Wing)
G.O.RT.No. 1 Dated: 02.01.2015
Read the following:
1. G.O.Ms.No.18, ITE&C Department, dated 27-10-2000.
2. G.O.Ms.No. 25, ITE&C Department, dated 09.12.2014.
3. Minutes of the Meeting held on 22.12.2014.
4. Representations from Telecom Service Provider.
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ORDER:

In the G.O. 1st and 2nd read above, certain Terms and Conditions were issued for setting up of
Base Stations and installation of equipment for telecommunication networks and leasing of space
in Government offices on a non-exclusive basis to any licensed telecom service provider.

2. Certain representations have been received from licensed Telecom Service Provider
seeking support to deploy small cells in Gram Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies to enable
continuous and seamless connectivity outdoors as well as indoors as a part of making Digital
India and Digital Andhra Pradesh.

3. The Chief Secretary, Government of A.P. conducted a meeting on 12.12.2014 regarding

4G communication expansion. During the meeting, it was decided to fix the rates for erection of
small cells in view of the 4G expansion in the State of Andhra Pradesh.

4. The Commissioner, PR, Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration and after
conducting a meeting on deploying small cells for 4G system expansion in the State of A.P. with
the ENC (PR), ENC (PH) and the Director (Communications), ITE&C Department, submitted
the recommendations with charges and requested the Government to issue necessary orders in
the matter.

5. The Government after careful examination of the matter and keeping in view the
recommendations submitted by the Committee, the following onetime charges are fixed for
erection of small cells for 4G Expansion in Andhra Pradesh.

Municipal Corporations / Selection Grade / Rs. 15,000/- per unit

Special Grade Municipalities
First / Second / Third Grade Municipalities Rs. 10,000/- per unit
and Nagar Panchayats
All Gram Panchayats Rs. 5,000/- per unit

6. The above charges are exclusive of VAT, labour cess and other applicable taxes.

(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH)

K.SASIDHAR
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT (FAC)
To
The Principal Secretary, TR&B Department.
The Principal Secretary, MA&UD Department.
The Secretary, PR Department.
The Secretary, ITE&C Department.
The Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration, A.P., Hyderabad.
The Commissioner, PR Department, A.P., Hyderabad.
The ENC(PR), Dept.
The ENC(R&B), Dept.
The ENC(PH), MA&UD Dept.
Copy to:
The P.S. to Minister for MA&UD, TR&B, PR Departments.
The P.S. to Minister for ITE&C Department.
The PS to CS
Sf/Sc
//FORWARDED :: BY ORDER//
SECTION OFFICER